Chat Transcript
Kathryn Dunn
Is anyone doing anything fun to celebrate their student staff from home? We normally do an end of the year awards banquet and looking for other ways to recognize our student staff and our seniors
Ken Morton
Same here, trying to decide what and how
Ken Wolters
Moraine Valley Community College FitRec is doing some student staff highlights on their media and app
Jacquelyn Fotino
Same with UNH
Jacquelyn Fotino
meaning, looking for a way to recognize and celebrate staff
Lydia McCall
Wingate university is currently thinking about doing a zoom meeting to announce the awards to our staff and celebrate as a group.
Stacie Dixon
We are unveiling and honouring the award winners online
Josh Downing
Josh Downing - Director of Recreation & Wellness - Butler University
Christin Everson
Christin Everson, AD of Marketing & Events at Seattle University
Whitney Boroski
Whitney Boroski, Manager of Student Health and Wellness at Michigan Tech.
Ilana Lewis
Ilana Lewis (student worker at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus recreation
Nick White
Nick White - Missouri S&T - Recreation Director
Courtney Brown
Courtney Brown- Univeristy of Georgia Coordinator for Facilities
Shari Landmark
Shari Landmark, SDSTATE Director, Brookings, SD
Jacquelyn Fotino
Jackie Fotino, Coordinator of Member Services with the University of New Hampshire
Rebecca Cegledy
Becca Cegledy- Boston College- Campus Rec Director
Mikayla Nawojczyk
Mikayla Nawojczyk - Southern New Hampshire University - Assistant Coordinator of Rec (IM's)
Cindy Wright
Cindy Wright Gettysburg College- director EES Student Success & well-being
Rachael Decker
Rachael Decker here from University of Toledo- Associate Director, Programs & Assessment
Samantha Shivock
Sammi Shivock - University of Delaware Club Sports Coordinator
Joshua Rinck
J. Cole Rinck, William Paterson University in NJ, Director of Recreational Services
Michele Martin
Michele Martin: Associate Director student wellness & health promotion at Georgia Southern University
Brigette Sohn
Hi Everyone, Brigette Sohn from UNLV Campus Rec- Memberships Coordinator
Nicholas Boehler
Nick boehler UNL Fac Man at recreation and wellness
Greg Reinhardt
Greg Reinhardt - Manager, Student Leadership & Development, University of Utah
Marlene Kasman
Marlene Kasman Stony Brook University
Kathryn Dunn
Kathryn Dunn - Loyola University Chicago (Aquatics and Facilities)
Kari Scott
Kari Scott - Florida State - Member Services
Andy Worden
I’m Andy Worden - Facility Manager - UNL
Allie Bogard
Allie Bogard - Coordinator of Intramural & Club Sports - Montana State University
Catherine O'Kane
Catherine O'Kane - Aquatics Coordinator at NC State. Hi Stacy!!
Ken Wolters
Ken Wolters, Core Health & Fitness
Liz Forman
Liz Forman, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Assistant Director for Sport Clubs
Kim Clark
Kim Clark, Director, University of Houston
Stephanie Calhoun
Stephanie Calhoun here- Coordinator for Competitive Sports at West Virginia University
Leah Bank
Leah Bank-- Fitness and Wellness, California State University, Bakersfield
Kevin George
Kevin George - Director of Campus Rec - Co-Chair of Rowan Thrive - Well-Being Initiative…Proud father of 3 girls (8, 5, and 17 mo) and working on well-being at home with all those responsibilities
Caroline Dotts
Hi! Caroline Dotts, Georgia Tech
Lance Haynie
Lance Haynie - Tasty Cakes!
Amanda Reardon
Amanda Reardon, Marketing and memership cooordinator at Youngstown State University
Carly Buehler
Carly Buehler- Coordinator of Recreation for Fitness & Aquatics - Elon University
Karina Knutson
Assoc Dir- Wellness Promotion- University of North Dakota
Stacie Dixon
Stacie Dixon - Facilities Operations Coordinator, University of the Fraser Valley
Korey Stamp
Korey Stamp - University of North Texas. Assistant Director Operations
Danielle Anderson
Danielle Anderson - Fairfield University- Dept. of Recreation
Jeffrey Schmitt
Jeff Schmitt Associate Director
Catherine Raczyk
Catherine Raczyk- student worker for member services at University of Nebraska Lincoln
Bre'una Keeton
Bre'una Keeton - Fitness Coordinator, Red Rocks Community College
Earl Cabellon
Earl Cabellon - University of Maryland
Jimmy Mszanski
my name is Jimmy Mszanski and I work at University of Maryland, Baltimore. I'm the Senior Assistant Director and my main roles are fitness related, operations, programming and maintenance
Lydia McCall
Lydia McCall - Fitness & Wellness @ Wingate Univeristy
Alison Fisher
Alison Fisher - University of Regina Recreation Coordinator
Becky Stolpa
Becky Stolpa- University of Nebraska- Lincoln- Operations Manager (student)
Tami Reilly
Tami Reilly- Quinnipiac University, Director of Fitness and Wellbeing
Jeffrey Schmitt
University of West Florida
Gemma Skuraton
Dr. Gemma Skuraton - Director of student wellness & health promotion for Georgia Southern
Michael Migliaro
Michael Migliaro- The University of Alabama- Competitive Sports Program Assistant
tykeiahbriggs
Tykeiah Briggs- student worker at Texas Southern University Campus Recreation Center
Ken Morton
Ken Morton Stephen F Austin State University
Kevin Linker
Kevin Linker - IM Sports EIU
Michelle December
Michelle December - University of Florida Associate Director Aquatics/Risk Management
Laura Fitzgerald
Laura Fitzgerald- Stony Brook University - NY
Samantha Estep
Samantha Estep- Georgia Southern University student worker for Campus Rec and Intramurals
Shari Landmark
Tanner Jerome, South Dakota State University - Graduate Assistant.
Bethany Meyers
Bethany Meyers - Member services - University of Nebraska Lincoln
Jennifer Cobarrubias
Jennifer CobarrubiasStanford University Assistant Director of Aquatics Programs
Anna Champion
Anna Champion - NEW Assistant Director of AUM Wellness Center!!
Jamie Grenoble
Jamie Grenoble - Assistant Director -University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Liann Cox
Liann Cox - The University of Akron - Aquatics Manager
Scarlett Vineyard
Scarlett Vineyard - Coordinator of Fitness - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Thorsha Stephens
HI, Thorsha Stephens interning at Georgia Southern University at the Department of Student Wellness and Health Promotion.
Ryan Comfort
Ryan Comfort - Assistant Director, Operations, Univ. of North Texas
Tess Magers
Tess Magers student worker at the University of Nebraska Lincoln Rec Center
Ana Lanier
Ana Lanier- Georgia Southern University- GA for Student Wellness and Health Promotion
Amanda Meyer
Amanda Meyer Assistant Director Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin
LIsa Eberhart
Hi Stacy
Riley Warner
Riley Warner - BioChemistry/Pre-Med Student - University of Nebraska
Lauren Arnoff
Lauren Arnoff, AD Rec & Wellness @ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Kelsey Sextro
Kelsey Sextro - Member Services - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Larissa Brown
Larissa, Georgia State University, Coor Group Exercise
Riley Warner
For Work
Ilana Lewis
Good topic, and for work
Kevin George
Is there a higher ed or national platform on how we are attempting to thrive in a time of pandemic? How to see the silver lining and learn from this situation?
Ken Morton
Resources to share with staff and students
Marlene Kasman
Hearing from around the country how they are dealing with our new normal
Whitney Boroski
Trying to find balance, both personally and professionally, during this time.
Jimmy Mszanski
I want to learn more about wellness opportunities a home for me and the staff I work with. I want to share materials with our employees and all of our community
Amanda Reardon
Help my students and family.
Danielle Anderson
How to engage students to take care of themselves
Becky Stolpa
Our pro-staff found unique ways to pay us and this is one of them!
Michele Martin
I am chair of a work group for the NIRSA H&WB task force, so want to support and learn as we look to guide our work
Leah Bank
@Kathryn Dunn's first chat message is a great topic related to celebrating our students
Kevin George
Best practices to be well in a pandemic with lack of social connectivity and office environments where we may thrive or be most productive
Joshua Rinck
Ideas and resources both for myself and others
Stacie Dixon
A way to engage with fellow people, see what others are doing
Allie Bogard
Resources for self & staff
Leah Bank
Health and Wellbeing taskforce and my own wellness practices during this time
Catherine Raczyk
It is helpful hearing how other groups are dealing with these difficult times
Andy Worden
I really think it’s important as health and wellness employees to stay up to date and keep brainstorming ways for the community to stay active and healthy in times like this
Jennifer Cobarrubias
The title of it…I have recently lost 30lbs since January 4th and want to continue my well being as it took me a while to find work life balance and now I need to reevaluate again.
Kevin George
Introverts hate this as they are forced around others, extroverts hate it cause they can’t be around other people
Courtney Brown
Looking for ways to adjust to the new normal and be my best self for my students and coworkers
Kim Clark
Resources and tips to support my team and my well-being during this difficult time in which we are being asked to pivot and remain relevant remotely.
Brigette Sohn
this is a time of high uncertainty for staff and students and I'm hoping for some tips and tricks to help aid our team through this
Sarah Daugherty
Self care strategies for our student patrons, members, AND staff. I want to provide resources and access for everyone and emphasize mental and physical health.
tykeiahbriggs
ecause of COVID-19 our supervisors thought this would be a good way ti get involved with NIRSA since Arizona conference was canceled
Leah Hall Dorothy
feeling some “battle fatigue” and looking to my NIRSA Family for inspiration and strength
Ken Wolters
What Campus Rec is doing for their communities is amazing! It is helping our organization learn about some tremendous tools for ourselves and our employees
Kevin George
Depressed and Anxious people are getting potentially worse as the crisis makes things seem hopeless
Anna Champion
Great topic and love connecting! Love that we are all together! Learning how everyone is dealing with this currently. And…missing NIRSA!
Kevin George
Feel bad for people that have access issues or learning challenges in virtual environments
Jamie Grenoble
I'm wanting to see what other schools are doing during this time for both student employees, full time staff, and patrons
Thorsha Stephens
Self care and well being tips during self-quarantine
Cindy Wright
where did you get certified in resilience?
Taylor Morgan
Taylor Morgan - University of Nebraska- Lincoln - East Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Michele Martin
loss of chit chat
Kevin George
Sure I can share
Michele Martin
loss of human contact
Jacquelyn Fotino
interaction with others
Ilana Lewis
loss of the gym to work out
Becky Stolpa
Not seeing my co-workers as they have become like a second family and people I saw the most!
Carly Buehler
I feel other extroverts feel this.. just the loss of social interaction
Caroline Dotts
loss of any personal time to myself
Andy Worden
The normality!
Leah Bank
normal routine... working out in group fitness
Michele Martin
laughing
Scot Anderson
I miss the daily routine, going to the gym, seeing the staff
Ana Lanier
Socializing and finding a new routine
Catherine Raczyk
i am grieving for the seniors who are losing all their “lasts”
Sarah Daugherty
I miss our #RecFam
Caroline Dotts
#workingmama
Courtney Brown
Loss of being able to celebrate my seniors and engage with them face-to-face
Nick White
I feel stress about having no control and not being able to do more for our students in this difficult time
Bethany Meyers
Normal routine getting flipped upside down!
Michele Martin
missing staff
Shannon El
loss of chance to visit my best friend in Atlanta
Ken Morton
Loss of wages for student staff who are struggling. Loss of comaraderie
Lydia McCall
My seniors and students as a whole. But not being able to be there for the birth of a niece next week will also be a hard experience to give up.
Joshua Rinck
While I genuinely love my family, however as an introvert I just miss my few minutes commuting to and from work to decompress and have a little alone time that is now lost while we are all home at all times
Shannon El
*AMEN* to that
Whitney Boroski
Wonderful, love that!
Taylor Morgan
My study abroad trip to Finland this summer and orchestra concert were cancelled.
Riley Warner
Not being able to work and make money
Kevin George
Another idea would be to get a list of people with their stories from rest/elderly care homes…where we can write letters, mail cards, and just show random strangers can care for them
Leah Bank
missing NIRSA Nationals and not being able to make it a trip to visit with my mom too
Sarah Daugherty
Thank you, Kathryn, you beat me!
Kathryn Dunn
Haha! I didn't see you in this chat, Sarah!
Michele Martin
@Kathryn Dunn - can you list your email for us
Danielle Anderson
Do you have any well -being- yoga/meditation sites or apps that are free that we can tell our students and staff about
Kevin George
Yes..NIRSA Family Reunion makes me sad to have those hugs, handshakes, talking about memories, making new memories, making new connections, sharing the experience with new students
Kathryn Dunn
kdunn8@luc.edu - please let me know what topic you are interested in sharing
Cristina Rodriguez
Rolling with the punches.
William Hurley
6-8 depending on the day!
Danielle Anderson
7
Michele Martin
I thought well, but had a meltdown last night so I am gonna say 5
Caroline Dotts
3-5 (3 if it's not sunny)
Devon Rembert
5 some good days and some bad days
Kevin George
6 - tough transition stil
Jacquelyn Fotino
5
Sarah Daugherty
You can also send it to me at swdaugherty@eiu.edu. Let us know if you are interested in helping with resume review, mock interviews, talk with a pro, presentations, etc!
Anna Champion
4-5…one day at a time
Rachael Decker
7ish
Thorsha Stephens
7
Ken Wolters
6
Karina Knutson
43894
Brigette Sohn
43989
Kelsey Sextro
A solid 4
Korey Stamp
5 odd being a building supervisor with no building to supervise
Whitney Boroski
I'd say 5. I agree with some good days and some harder ones.
Rebecca Cegledy
8
Kevin Linker
7
Andy Worden
6
Ken Morton
8
Bethany Meyers
43926
Jennifer Cobarrubias
I would say 8. I am getting ALOT of my to do list for home and work done but am missing the routine and social interactions and just people watching etc.
Jamie Grenoble
7
Sophia Guerrero
43989
Catherine O'Kane
8
Scot Anderson
3
Allie Bogard
43957
Michael Migliaro
3-4 depending on the day
Liann Cox
43894
Sarah Luke
43894
Ilana Lewis
4
Caroline Dotts
At least April 27
Kevin George
Danielle for the free fitness…Core Power Yoga on Demand, Les Mills, ACE has free content, Fitness Blender, Crossfit @ Home
Kevin George
Send me an email: georgek@rowan.edu for links
Ilana Lewis
Going on a daily walk
Michele Martin
making my bed
Kari Scott
Making yourself "clock out" at 5pm
Danielle Anderson
Thanks Kevin
Stacie Dixon
Keeping a routine, little goals each day
Michele Martin
getting outside at least once everyday
Rebecca Cegledy
keeping a routine. Open all shades, get fresh air. still take that sower and put on work clothes.
Stephanie Calhoun
Separating my spaces at home- space for work, space for meals, space to relax, space for sleep, etc.
Jennifer Cobarrubias
Making sure you get up and get dressed. Open the blinds! Get a home workout in walk your dog.
Jeffrey Schmitt
trying to keep the work day from 9-5
Kari Scott
Communicate with coworkers on when you can/prefer to be reached (whether its 9-5) or different hours now that you are at home and have different schedules
Stacy Connell
Here’s an article with wellbeing tips during COVID-19 that I co-authored today: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/steadfast-crisis-tips-thrive-during-covid-19-ken-wolters-mba/?trackingId=R5ueeGCgRxevj2OtMkxHVA%3D%3D
Leah Bank
Online Resources for Wellbeing:
Leah Bank
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13zgUgDoFIikYrSNu6c1N0gI2N0ZTQ-nO6iyzSqKOGmM/edit#gid=0
Jacquelyn Fotino
maintain weekly meetings, just via zoom. Keep routine and connection with team
Caroline Dotts
Disney+, long walks, and going to bed early!!
Jeffrey Schmitt
Also trying to figure out what opportunities this closure allows us to do
Lydia Asplin
6
Michele Martin
yes @Jennifer Cobarrubias!!!
Riley Warner
Going for a walk and make a healthy breakfast first thing in the moring
Kevin George
Being patient knowing that my interruptions from normal work of students/employees is now kids and wife and how to be kind and open to their interruptions or setting schedules/boundaries…still work in progress
Kari Scott
Zoom calls with friends/family if you are far from home!
Amanda Reardon
I have to get do alot of my work before my kids get up.
Mike Wise
Agreed. Keeping your schedule as normal as possible. Taking your normal breaks, and walk away around 5pm. It will always be their the next day.
Ken Morton
Played Quiplash online with old college friends
Jennifer Cobarrubias
https://rec.stanford.edu/virtualrecreation/
Kathryn Dunn
being in touch with my students! We're doing one on ones if they want- some to discuss resumes, some to just chat and catch up
Korey Stamp
getting outside even for a few minutes for some fresh aid
William Hurley
Quiplash! Yessss.
Tami Reilly
Sticking with a routine. So important to have this in place - movement, down time and regular sleep
Korey Stamp
air
Leah Bank
exercising outside
Kevin George
Also need to explore your internet bandwidth when a whole house can be online and video chatting can be choppy…
Ken Wolters
Schedule for the kids (and parents)
Kevin George
We are so happy to take daily walks and get outside with family now and seeing moments we normally wouldn’t with the baby! It’s amazing seeing those chubby smiles more!
William Hurley
Thanks Erin :)
Sarah Daugherty
Setting up an office where I can close the door (for things like this).
Danielle Anderson
keep busy
Brigette Sohn
writing out a schedule for myself before I start the day
Jeffrey Schmitt
Having a separate space to work in that is separate from the rest of the house.
Leah Bank
I need some ideas about not having a dedicated office space (don't have space for a desk). I try to separate space, but also trying to have a comfortable posture
Sarah Daugherty
I answer the phone for the office, so it helps with some normalcy to talk to our members. We also have to have a work log submitted to our supervisors every day to it helps track.
Jamie Grenoble
I've been writing down bullet points of the work I've completed each day. Our director asked us to do this per my institution though!
Kevin George
How has everyone supported student well-being? Are you doing virtual check-ins? How are you letting them know you are still there for them? We’ve done open forums where they can log in on webex/zoom to ask questions even not about campus rec.
Courtney Brown
I was really missing having two computer screens so I used a spare TV in our house and hooked it up to my laptop. It's something small but made my work space feel much more official.
Kathryn Dunn
We are also sharing our list through google docs with our director so she can see and add notes
Cristina Rodriguez
I place meeting notes in my outlook and share with colleagues I met with
Michele Martin
I use Google Keep for my personal to-do's.
Michele Martin
I use ASANA to manage employee tasks
Jacquelyn Fotino
I have been scheduling my day in Outlook and am sure to schedule walks with the dog to keep me moving and to make up for the steps I am not getting from walking around the Rec Center :-)
Rebecca Cegledy
Keeping the TV off while "at work".
Tami Reilly
Sit and stand
Korey Stamp
foam roller every so often
Jamie Grenoble
Kevin George - we are doing a virtual social with our student employees and are having virtual fitness classes for students. We also updated our website with a covid 19 page with links to virtual Intramurals, fitness, and frequently asked questions
Danielle Anderson
stretching
Kevin Linker
Trying not to snack too much!
Michele Martin
I took a dish towel and rolled up like a wrist pad for typing at computer
Kevin George
My zoom office has been in the bathroom…ha! Since my kids don’t know you don’t have to yell in their zooms and having the closed door just have to let family know the bathroom is offline…
Josh Downing
Created a make shift stand-up desk with shoe boxes supporting the table and lots of books to raise my monitors to almost eye level
Cristina Rodriguez
Jamie can you provide a link to your website
Kathy Obuszewski
I actually had surgery before this, so the ability to lounge out and having different positions has been great for my recovery
Cristina Rodriguez
Wrike for marketing tasks
Jamie Grenoble
My school uses Microsoft teams and it is great!
Stacie Dixon
MS Teams, has been great!
Kari Scott
Microsoft Teams!
Jennifer Cobarrubias
Asana is the BEST :) we just started using it.
Brigette Sohn
we use trello to track student employee projects
Ashley Ward-Hall
I use the app "Tide" to set 50 minute focus blocks, with a reminder for a 10 minute break :)
Catherine O'Kane
I use my bar in my apartment as a standing desk. If you don't have that maybe use some boxes or books on your table.
Krista Herring
I use Trello for my student marketing team tasks, Teams for communication with my professional staff team
Tami Reilly
Hope you will send notes/contacts/ ideas afterward - I have another meeting and need to leave. Thank you -
Ken Morton
We have a list of resources online at http://www.sfasu.edu/campusrec follow the link to a 3 page doc including live classes
Catherine O'Kane
I also play music when using my makeshift standing desk so sometimes I find myself dancing
Larissa Brown
I just rolled a towel for my wrist to rest on. great tip!
Danielle Anderson
I put rice in a sock and heat it in the microwave. Great for muscle relief.
Ilana Lewis
eating healthy
Whitney Boroski
I'd love to find ways to incorporate more mindfulness into my day (while sharing a space with my 2 year old, husband, and puppy).
Michele Martin
I am an extravert, so I get my energy from other people. I am really missing social time!
Kevin George
Do check-ins each morning or nightly with my wife…so we know when we must be on zoom/webex and how we can keep our kids on track to their school work needs. We haven’t done well yet…seems that 15 min scheduling meeting could be invaluable to not feel guilty or the kids have no direction on what assignments they have due
Jennifer Cobarrubias
We have set up zoom calls with our entire rec/well department once a week…We also are celebrating bdays and departures via zoom calls
Andy Worden
I like to tell people you should have 3 hobbies to stay sane and healthy especially in times like this. One that makes you money, one that’s a creative outlet, and one that keeps you active
Josh Downing
Daily check-ins just to see how they are doing overall
Michele Martin
I have created some virtual teambuilding activities that we are starting next week
Kate Nail
We have set up GROW conversations via zoom with each student (guided reflection on work)
Kevin George
From our staff meeting google slides: You may know of someone that is being financially or emotionally impacted by the pandemic
Essential hospital workers, grocery store staff, infected individuals
Individuals laid off due to the lack of work available
HS & College Students being robbed of their last semester
Proms, Graduations, Senior Weeks, Job interviews, etc.
If you have the capacity support them in any way possible
Emotional support, financial support, supplies (masks, etc.)
Impacts everyone -
Domestic abuse situations, Introverts now surrounded, Extroverts hate the social distancing, major transactions, etc
tykeiahbriggs
Im not a supervisor I’m a staff work and our supervisors have live classes on zoom to make sure we’re active
Jamie Grenoble
I have to run. Thank you!
Courtney Brown
We have zoom calls or facetimes multiple times a week. We have a large group text that we use very frequently.
Danielle Anderson
Michele- what kind of virtual teambuilding activities do you use?
Caroline Dotts
I had "walking 1:1's" with my team before all of this. We still do that now, just over the phone.
Michele Martin
everyone wears a hat day; virtual office bingo, play online yhatzee/scrabble,
Korey Stamp
Asking for positives they have experienced and send videos so everyone can see each others faces again
Rebecca Cegledy
Mix the formal work meetings with some informal Virtual Happy Hours, Face time walks with groups on staff.
tykeiahbriggs
we’ve been working through this app calling “basecamp”.
Ken Wolters
Virtual "happy hours" with co-workers, friends, and colleagues
Kevin George
From staff meeting slide: If you are comfortable each of you share a couple things you miss at work or home impacted by the pandemic
How we can appreciate it even more and be grateful when we hopefully get back to any semblance of “normal”
Article to Read - Mental Health & Corona virus: The New Norm.
Michele Martin
@Danielle Anderson - what is your email? I can chat offline with you!
Kevin George
Great article! https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-wellness/article241428596.html
Danielle Anderson
Michele my e-mail is: danderson1@fairfield.edu
Courtney Brown
I love that Caroline!
Kevin Linker
Good article - Thanks Kevin
Kari Scott
Anyone feeling Zoom overloaded? I'm an extrovert and LOVE human interaction and miss it very much, but I am worried that the Zoom overload will make me want to be alone more (which doesn't work well for me)!
Samantha Estep
@Kari, there is a lot going on in here lol
Sarah Daugherty
YES to Zoom overload!
Jacquelyn Fotino
the first time I used Zoom, it gave me anxiety because I am an extrovert, and it was odd for me to see my peers but not be in the same room
Samantha Estep
I also don’t like being on my computer so much
Leah Bank
YES!!! Zoom overload. Introvert over here, but it's amazing how so many people now want to be more social than they usually are on a regular basis
Kevin George
How are people handling end of year banquets? Virtual? Graduating seniors? Hiring freeze impact to new GA or Pro Staff hires?
Scot Anderson
I think looking at the humorous side of things is really important. This is a serious issue but if we never look at the fun side we will go insane. I love the quarantine tiktoks and tweets. I’m growing a quarantine mustache to mark the time.
Ken Morton
Yes hiring freeze for our division, perhaps not GA freeze but may not have the budget now for them:(
Liann Cox
Michele I would love to know what teambuilding you are doing with your staff as well!
Jennifer Cobarrubias
We are allowed to interview still just can’t “officially” hire them.
Courtney Brown
Kari, yes. My coworkers and I intentionally find times to chat on the phone or via email instead of email. Not everything needs to be a Zoom call. If it isn't something I'd walk to their office to talk to them about, I'm not going to do a video chat for it.
Sarah Daugherty
Same here with virtual teambuilding
Liz Rosenberger
Kevin, I just got off a call with some of my colleagues and we are planning a virtual yearbook for our seniors and well hopefully do an zoom/webex end of year banquet.
Kevin George
We had to guilt trip my wife’s dad to stay home “sick” as he has 2 health issues that would make his ability to fight COVID-19 and being a public bus driver…finally we convinced him not to wait…until it got worse…..so that was stressful
Ken Morton
Same for virtual teambuilding. Any resources to post or share?
Jennifer Cobarrubias
Stanford uses SLACK for all full time employees
Kathy Obuszewski
trello seems interesting. It’s free and I did a training on that. I might try to switch from slack to trello for things like the scavenger hunt team that I have
Kevin George
What social media platforms can departments use to share and stay connected with student employees…but would need to be vetted or monitored? We used to use Facebook, but now that’s for grandparents as our 18-25 yr olds think… Do departments have a staff only social media account to post memories, positive things, help, challenges, reminders?
Wil Morrise
We here at Out Fit are offering Daily Free Workouts on Instagram Live. go out outfitnrg on instagram.
Becky Stolpa
Our Intramural department is doing a 5k challenge where you submit your miles ran/walked and get entered into a drawing! They will have a new challenge each week
Leah Bank
Our Instagram is the most widely used by students (and student staff). Kevin, are you talking about full time staff or student staff?
Courtney Brown
We're in the process of determining an alternative way to honor our students since we won't be able to do our traditional end of the year banquet. Anyone have any creative ideas?
Kevin George
Courtney talking about student staff….
Ilana Lewis
As a college kid, twitter could be a good social platform to use
Kathryn Dunn
we have been told not to go outside for even a 5k by Chicago;s mayor :(
Krista Herring
Instagram is the pace to be - TikTok Videos are always fun for our students - To communicate with staff and check in we use GroupMe
Kevin George
As Stacey said I have a ton of free tests in our well-being research so email me!
Kevin George
Personality tests, career tests, etc.
Jennifer Cobarrubias
Yes Stanford uses Groupme, Instagram, Facebook, our Rec Website
Brigette Sohn
Kevin, would love to see and share those resources with my student staff. will you please share your email?
Roger Watson
This is also great resource: https://www.powerofpositivesummit.com/
Leah Hall Dorothy
reached out to each student staff individually to do a wellness check and are offering virtual wellness coaching for all students.
Jacquelyn Fotino
Hi Kevin, that would be wonderful would you please provide your email address?
Kevin George
georgek@rowan.edu
Kevin George
I’ll just google drive share on here
Brigette Sohn
thank you!
Scarlett Vineyard
Leah, I did the same thing reaching out to each staff individually over Zoom and it was wonderful. Seeing what concerns and questions they had were great!
Christin Everson
Movement!
Kari Scott
Virtual workouts with friends and coworkers!
Rebecca Cegledy
You are being accommodating to others and flexible with them, make sure you are doing the same with yourself.
Kathryn Dunn
Great podcast for higher education rn: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-u-podcast/id1354082281
Courtney Brown
My dog and staying active!
Anna Champion
Talking to those I love on a daily basis and staying connected! Breath in - Breath out - Repeat!
Sarah Daugherty
The window next to my desk is a lifesaver.
Jennifer Cobarrubias
My dog Beyonce and working out and zoom calls…Also all the free things that people are offering during this time…I tried salsa dancing and calagraphy
Ken Wolters
Judgement free virtual "happy hours" focused on being social. Google hangouts
Kate Nail
Facetime with friends and family makes me feel more connected during this time
Kevin George
Personality Assessments: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oWjFu3kXub4G1jXdxglV0AyYpwiKw_E22ObZpqiILEk/edit?usp=sharing
Kevin George
Career Exploration Assessments - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K2OEjIzaGyLgyyjA_b2iKFONJBJzNKnqEnUnjXh2qgc/edit?usp=sharing
Wil Morrise
Fortunately we are still working and supplying clients with fitness equipment for their homes. Dumbbells, Kettlebells and the like. its keeping my mind sharp and happy to support my clients stay healthy and strong during this time. If you do need anything, wil@out-fit.net is my email. we are based in Southern California but ship country and worldwide.
Roger Watson
rise together podcast by Rachel Hollis & Raise your game podcast by Alan Stein jr
Cristina Rodriguez
Thanks Kevin with the links
Kevin George
Let me know they work
Courtney Brown
I second Roger! Rachel Hollis is amazing!
Kevin George
Strengths Assessments - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bDx9j3-aZimWc3qhJi85WUwnONeXKv4ZATQtMX0_qkA/edit?usp=sharing
Kari Scott
Thank you, Kevin!
Caroline Dotts
PELOTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stacie Dixon
Remind myself to not go through the motions!
Wil Morrise
check out outfitnrg on instagram for more free workouts.
Cristina Rodriguez
The strength assessment link didn't work for me
Kevin George
Sorry had to make external access. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bDx9j3-aZimWc3qhJi85WUwnONeXKv4ZATQtMX0_qkA/edit?usp=sharing
Wil Morrise
hit me up as we still have some! wil@out-fit.net
Cristina Rodriguez
Thank you
Kevin Linker
Thank you!
Kevin George
Thanks Stacey! Wishing you all well-being.
Leah Hall Dorothy
thanks everyone! Take a gratitude walk and connect with a friend today! Be Well NIRSA Family
Stacy Connell
stacy@slcwellbeing.com
Kevin George
Missing all from NIRSA Conference
Jacquelyn Fotino
Thank you Stacy
Catherine Raczyk
thanks everyone!
Kari Scott
Thanks, Stacy and everyone!
Rebecca Cegledy
Thank You!
Brigette Sohn
Thank you, Stacy! Wishing everyone well.
Anna Champion
Always a pleasure, Stacy!
Courtney Brown
Peace, Love & NIRSA y'all!
Sarah Daugherty
Thank you!